as for bullying -- >> it's really about educating. it's about having kids talk and learn about how to become more empathetic to recognize and realize the differences and the unique not that each individual brings. >> hey! >> reporter: fifth grade teacher teresa berrera says it's a message she reinforces every day in her classroom. >> i think that this is when students are starting it mold and development their moral compass. and i think it's really important for students to get into that habit of mind, of reflection. again, of what was my behavior and what is that consequence for other people. >> reporter: west contra costa schools have seen a sizable drop in the number of serious bullying incidents over the last three years. administrators still think more can be done. in richmond, laura anthony, abc 7 news. >>> in the meantime, a teenager whose skirt was set on fire returned to school today. police say 18-year-old sasha fleishman of oakland of the victim of a hate crime. while recovering from severe burns, sasha talked about wanting